Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Illinois based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2023 as the overall best value college in Illinois is Northwestern University. The highest value public state college is University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
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Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#1 Best Value in Illinois
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#2 Best Value in Illinois
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
#3 Best Value in Illinois
Applications Due Jan 5
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Value in Illinois
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#5 Best Value in Illinois
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#6 Best Value in Illinois
Applications Due Mar 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Value in Illinois
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#8 Best Value in Illinois
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#9 Best Value in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 31
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#10 Best Value in Illinois
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#11 Best Value in Illinois
Applications Due Feb 15
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#12 Best Value in Illinois
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Value in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 1
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#14 Best Value in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 1
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#15 Best Value in Illinois
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#16 Best Value in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#17 Best Value in Illinois
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#18 Best Value in Illinois